Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense against chemical and physical workplace hazards. Providing PPE to your staff isn’t enough. Workers need to know how to property fit, ...

Yesterday, OSHA published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to clarify the individualized nature of the requirement to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and training for workers. This ...

UL Workplace Health & Safety has released a free training course in its eLearning library on how to use and select personal protective equipment. The course, available online and compatible with ...

According to OSHA, in November 2014, Marreo Travis, the father of a young daughter, was testing transformers when he was electrocuted. He was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive. OSHA ...

Let’s face it. As a writer, I’m more likely to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome than a fall or electrical hazard on a construction site. My experience with this industry is limited to watching ...

Welcome to the “why” generation. The newest member of your department, the one you just handed a $3,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) ensemble to, is about to ask you why this is going to ...

OSHA’s long-standing position is that it does not approve or endorse particular products. Moreover, the determination of compliance with OSHA’s standards cannot be based on an evaluation of the ...

Compare how different hood designs affect the protection provided to the head and neck from fireground contaminants. Describe the effects of cleaning on the protective properties of PPE. Explain how ...

This story was originally published on Construction Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Construction Dive newsletter. OSHA has finalized a revision to its personal ...

The fire service is all about risks: The public mantra (and our mantra) is that we risk our lives to save others. We respond to emergencies where our customers have taken an intended or unintended ...

UPDATE: Sept. 15, 2020: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center said Monday afternoon it had not received the OSHA report but will "respond accordingly" when it does. "It is important to note that we have ...